REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1207000
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL
SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Page | |||
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 7 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 13 February 2024 to 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The advancement of the Orthodox Jewish religion,Orthodox Jewish faith as a place of worship.public prayer and religious study and providing for the religious needs, spiritual education, pastoral needs and welfare of members of the community.
Public benefit
The Trustees have taken due heed of their obligations relating to Public Benefit Duty affecting charities, as well as to their obligations under the Equalities Act 2010. The Trustees are satisfied that they meet their obligations
Grantmaking
Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees and in accordance with the principal objectives of the charity.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the year charity received donations totalling £25,962. Grants to other charities amounted to £12,160.
FUTURE PLANS
The future goals of the charity are to continue carrying out its objectives.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Springfield Synagogue is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution dated 13th february 2024.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
It is not currently the intention of the trustees of the charity to appoint new trustees. Should this situation change in the future, the trustees will apply suitable recruitment and training procedures.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1207000
Principal address
202 Upper Clapton Road London E5 9DH
Trustees
S Lew (appointed 13.2.24) L Lowy (appointed 13.2.24) M Lew (appointed 13.2.24)
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
(C.I.O)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 15 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
S Lew - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
(C.I.O)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O) (the Trust) for the period 13 February 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr M A Venitt (A.C.A)
Venitt and Greaves Chartered Accountants 115 Craven Park Road South Tottenham London N15 6BL
15 October 2025
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
(C.I.O)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 25,962 | |
| Investment income | 2 | 38 |
| Total | 26,000 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| General | 20,908 | |
| Other | 840 | |
| Total | 21,748 | |
| NET INCOME | 4,252 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 4,252 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
(C.I.O)
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash at bank | 5,092 | |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 4 | (840) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 4,252 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||
| LIABILITIES | 4,252 | |
| NET ASSETS | 4,252 | |
| FUNDS | 5 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 4,252 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 4,252 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 15 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
S Lew - Trustee
M Lew - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
£ 38
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (C.I.O)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 December 2024.
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
£
Other creditors
840
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| in funds | 31.12.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 4,252 | 4,252 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 4,252 | 4,252 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 26,000 | (21,748) | 4,252 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 26,000 | (21,748) | 4,252 |
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 December 2024.
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SPRINGFIELD SYNAGOGUE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
(C.I.O)
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 13 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
£
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Investment income Deposit account interest Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Sundries Repairs and maintenance Grants to institutions Support costs Governance costs Accountancy Total resources expended Net income |
25,962 38 |
|---|---|
| 26,000 436 4,264 3,634 150 264 12,160 |
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| 20,908 840 |
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| 21,748 | |
| 4,252 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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